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Brunel wields France axe amid Edinburgh night out controversy

Ahead of their Six Nations clash with Italy, France have dropped the players who went out in Edinburgh after their defeat to Scotland.

A number of France players were questioned by police at Edinburgh Airport following a report of sexual assault during a night out following their 32-26 loss at Murrayfield.

Police Scotland released a statement to Omnisport which read: "Following an initial report of sexual assault in Edinburgh city centre during the early hours of Monday 12th February, police conducted various lines of inquiry, including speaking to a number of potential witnesses.

"These inquiries have established that no crime has been committed."

In a statement, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) said the players had been dropped as their behaviour "did not respect their international status and the resulting duties".

The FFR has not confirmed which players attended the night out.

Among those dropped is wing Teddy Thomas, who starred in the loss to Scotland with two excellent individual tries.